Located right on the water, Makana Kai, gift of the sea, has been family-owned for more than 40 years and retains the feeling of visiting a beloved and well-furnished home. The house has been renovated with a new kitchen, appliances, beds, fans, furnishings, and a rebuilt Ipe lanai. The beauty of this house is its spectacular location at the edge where the pacific ocean meets the Kona coast. Guests love the views from the deck: sunrises, ocean tides, dolphin spinning, whales in winter, golden sunsets, the moon over the water and stargazing at night.
The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and is best suited for two couples or a family with 2-3 children. Two bedrooms are separated with Japanese-style shoji screen doors to provide privacy with the option to open up into one larger room. The house stays cool through the open louvered windows and daily ocean breeze. Some amenities in addition to a full kitchen include a barbecue and washer/dryer. There is beach gear for your use: cooler, boogie boards, beach chairs, mats and umbrella.
A short walk north from the house is Magic Sands - a white sand beach - and Mile 4 Marker Cove. Less than a mile south is Kahalu’u known for its calm waters, snorkeling inside the breakwater and surfing/stand-up-paddle-boarding at the point. The nearby Keauhou Shopping Center has a market, bakery and coffee shop, restaurants, a book store, shops and a movie theater and also hosts a Farmer's Market on Saturdays.
In the town of Kailua (4 miles north) are restaurants, shops, and historic sites including the Hulihe’e Palace of Queen Kapiolani and Kamakahonu Bay, a home for King Kamehameha in his later years.
Most activities along the Kona Coast are within a few miles of the house: swimming, snorkeling, golf, hiking, biking, deep sea fishing and diving and exploring the art galleries of Holualoa. You can also enjoy drives around the island to the beaches and hotels of the
northern Kohala coast, see the spectacular Waipi’o Valley, explore beautiful waterfalls and rainforests, visit the old Hawaii of Hilo and journey to the Volcano National Park to see the active volcano Kilauea.
Whether you seek adventure sports or quiet time to relax and renew or something in between, vacationing at Makana Kai will be a blessing to you and your family.
We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
~The Smiths
STVR#19-364693
TAT#038-146-2528-01R
***All Reservation Requests greater than 12 months in Advance MUST be approved in advance by the Broker In Charge. Rates are subject to change.***
**All guests are required to sign a rental agreement with Knutson & Associates Property Management & Pay a refundable Security Deposit of $1000.00 or Purchase a Damage Protection Plan of $49**
Please note this home does not have Air Conditioning....
Registration Number: TA-038-146-2528-01, GE-038-146-2528-01
Robert R.
Jul 16, 2024
The house is nicely located on the water and close to two great beaches. However, the two back bedrooms are along the street and extremely noisy. If you’re a light sleeper don’t plan on sleeping due to loud cars, motorcycles or people playing music as they pass by. The main bedroom is fine and has ocean sounds which is a good bit different from street sounds. We effectively consider this a one bedroom house since two were too noisy to be used. I slept outside on the deck after the first night (with bug spray). During our stay, the house next door is being renovated so you get construction sounds during the day. In the past, if construction was happening, the landlords would at least tell you. In fact the last time in Kona in a different property they not only told us but gave us a discount. Not here.
The house does come with a fully stocked kitchen and beach stuff. The deck overlooks the ocean and you can watch sunsets. You’re close to beaches and great restaurants as well as grocery stores.
Overall, I give it a poor rating because if you can’t sleep it’s not worth what they charge. I’m not the only person who has written about the noise issue—I didn’t realize how loud it was.
William E.
Jul 13, 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Just stayed at Makana Kai Hale. Loved, loved loved the view sitting right on the water. It’s absolutely beautiful and is so relaxing. The location to Kona, shops and beaches was excellent. Being in the center of everything was super convenient to our stay. The size of the property for 5-6 people is small. Property manager was excellent and was very responsive and met us upon arrival. It must be noted the road noise is very load. The house sits about 1 car length from the road. If you don’t have sleepers that can sleep through very noisy things, sleeping in front 2 rooms will be very difficult. It’s loud. The master bedroom is on the ocean, but the front two rooms are on the street.
Christina M.
Feb 20, 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Met expectations. Views were amazing. On the beach as advertised. Nothing better than sleeping to the waves.
Tracy s.
Feb 03, 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a great place for our Kona vacation. The deck is large and comfortable and is right on the ocean with spectacular sunsets. Expect some street noise from Ali’i, but most of it is muted by the surf.
Kelli S.
Jan 08, 2024
We loved this property! The location is ideal and the view is outstanding . It is clean and comfortable. We would
stay here again if returning to Kona for sure!
Kelly C.
Jan 08, 2024
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our stay at Makana Kai Hale was spectacular. We were warmly greeted at the property by a Knutson & Associates team member who showed us around the house, all the amenities and answered questions. (Thank you for the thoughtful welcome gifts!) The house is even better than the description. It is a lovely balance of cozy and island chic with a perfectly appointed modern kitchen complete with pass-through windows, comfy beds and updated bathrooms. But the Christmas miracle?...the breathtaking view from our private deck making outdoor living a dreamy experience. (Think "Dorothy opening the door to Oz.") We created so many new and lasting family memories with our two adult children and their spouses, just hanging and eating together at the house. But every one of us had plenty of space to just hang and "be." Reading a book, taking a nap, drinking in the view of whales, fishes and boats and the mesmerizing ocean waves added up to pure relaxation.The house is ideally located to explore all the wonders of the island. Every day was a new adventure! We highly recommend renting dune buggies for a day from Big Island Buggy who delivers to your doorstep.We would definitely recommend this property to others and plan to come back again soon!
Marilynn C.
Nov 17, 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a wonderful home -our time in Kona for the wedding of our son was enhanced by this stay in Makana Kai Hale. The amenities were abundant and cleanliness immaculate. The setting was enchanting. Gorgeous views of the water were spectacular. Loved it!
Hans-Peter W.
Sep 18, 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Dieses Haus hat einen tollen Ausblick auf das Meer und ist sehr hübsch eingerichtet. Für unsere Ausflüge war es der perfekte Ausgangspunkt. Hinter dem Haus verläuft direkt eine vielbefahrene Straße (auch nachts). In den zwei Schlafzimmern zur Straße gibt es lamellenfenster, die nicht gegen Lärm schützen. Zwei von drei Doppelbetten sind sehr schmal. Das Haus verfügt hauptsächlich über asiatische Schiebetüren, die sehr schwergängig sind. Privatsphäre daher sehr schwierig. Die Hausverwaltung hat eine Mangel umgehend gelöst, dass war sehr positiv.Wir (6 Personen) hatten das Haus für 2 Nächte im August gebucht und das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis war aus unserer Sicht nicht in Ordnung.
Lawrence W.
Sep 03, 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house and location are wonderful! This is one of the most quaint peaceful wonderful places in Kona, wish I could live on the lanai!
Jonathan L.
Aug 01, 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Pro: Amazing location, sunsets are incredible, best snorkeling ever, main bedroom opens to deck, kitchen sliding windows open to combine space with deck.Con: Road car/traffic noise can be loud but unavoidable and worth the location trade off, a little tricky getting into and out of snorkeling, can get a little warm in house but fans helped tremendously.
Laetitia L.
Jun 13, 2023
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We enjoyed our week in paradise, staying at Makana Kai Hale tremendously! The house is well appointed and we absolutely love being on the ocean. Even saw Yellow tangs and turtles swimming right below us. Only downside was the construction going on next door. But we understand it is something outside of the home owners' and rental agency's control. We would definitely consider this house next year!
Sydney H.
May 19, 2023
My family and I stayed here for three nights and had the very best time! We absolutely loved the back deck with stunning views. The house was well stocked with beach supplies and other household amenities/condiments/cooking supplies. We would 1000% stay here again! Thanks so much for hosting us on the big island!
Sydney H.
May 04, 2023
My family and I stayed here for three nights and had the very best time! We absolutely loved the back deck with stunning views. The house was well stocked with beach supplies and other household amenities/condiments/cooking supplies. We would 1000% stay here again! Thanks so much for hosting us on the big island!
Darcie L.
Apr 04, 2023
While the views and the deck are amazing, there were several issues with this property that made our stay less than ideal.
1. The bedroom ceiling fan was not working (fixed on our last day) and no AC so the bedroom was fairly uncomfortable despite a plug in fan.
2. Bathroom body wash had not been filled so I was told to purchase my own and submit receipts for reimbursement. Not worth the headache.
3. None of doors (sliding wooden) close/open. Like none. They all requires two hands to use. When running to the bathroom and kids this was a pain.
4. Broken kitchen cabinets.
We really did enjoy the location and the beautiful views of the ocean but for what we paid, this home fell a little short of expectation.
Darcie L.
Apr 04, 2023
While the views and the deck are amazing, there were several issues with this property that made our stay less than ideal.
1. The bedroom ceiling fan was not working (fixed on our last day) and no AC so the bedroom was fairly uncomfortable despite a plug in fan.
2. Bathroom body wash had not been filled so I was told to purchase my own and submit receipts for reimbursement. Not worth the headache.
3. None of doors (sliding wooden) close/open. Like none. They all requires two hands to use. When running to the bathroom and kids this was a pain.
4. Broken kitchen cabinets.
We really did enjoy the location and the beautiful views of the ocean but for what we paid, this home fell a little short of expectation.
